The COOLEST Place in Connecticut !!!!!

The 77,000 sq. ft. Newington Arena has developed the following COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan for Reopening based on best practices and procedures outlined by various respected sources, and in alignment with provisions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

To ensure the safety of customers, the following protocols have been put in place.

Housekeeping – Cleaning/Disinfecting

Common/High-Traffic Areas - Increase cleaning intervals to ensure a safe environment. Athletes in active areas (ice surfaces) will be limited to one participant per 1000 sq. ft. Athletes in static areas (locker room) will be limited to 6 foot social distancing. Congregating in common areas will not be allowed.

Locker rooms – Customers will be assigned to specific rooms upon entry. All 8 rooms have been marked to maintain 6 ft distancing and will be disinfected prior to and after each groups’ use. All locker room doors will be propped open.

Ice Surfaces – Newington Arena surfaces are 17,000 sq. ft. We conduct maintenance and cleaning hourly or between group use. There will be no contact allowed between participants. Spitting on the ice will be strictly prohibited

INFECTION PREVENTION/HAZARD CONTROL

Handwashing

Staff has been instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout the day, especially at the beginning of their shift, prior to meals and after using the restroom. Alcohol-based (60 to 70 percent) hand sanitizer "stations" have been placed throughout the facility and in the lobby office.

Respiratory Etiquette

Workers and patrons will be instructed to cover their mouths and noses with their sleeves/elbows or tissues whencoughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their faces. For any employees having close contact with customers, masks will be required.

Social Distancing

Social distancing is an effective method of lessening the spread of infection by simply limiting close contact amongindividuals. Where lines form, we have labeled the floor for social distancing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Face masks will be required for workers responsible for cleaning and/or disinfecting and for those with any close exposure to the public.

Gloves will be required for those performing cleaning tasks, and hands should be washed following their use.

General Measures

Booking and payments will be done remotely thereby eliminating contact with office staff.

Points of entry and exit will be designated to assure strict monitoring of access and sanitization on an hourly basis

Newington Arena’s 77,000 sq. ft. building will have air exchange units running through all hours of operation providing fresh air.

Ice times will be booked with spacing to prevent engagement between customers entering and exiting.

Hockey games and league play will not be permitted at this time

Food service will not serve nor be accessible.

Signage will be strategically placed throughout the building to ensure adherence to proper socialdistancing, PPE use and infection prevention.

Face masks will be required for our customers in the common areas of the building. Face masks are not required on the ice.

Measures for Patrons

Hockey:

Will be allowed entry to the building 30 minutes prior to their ice rental time and will be required to exit 20 minutes after their rental.

Will be encouraged to arrive dressed to access the ice and to minimize the use of the locker rooms.

Limit close coach and player contact.

Avoid utilizing benches.

Limited number of spectators will be allowed in the building

Figure Skating:

Will be allowed entry to the building 20 minutes prior to their ice rental time and will be required to exit 20 minutes after their rental.

Shorten programs and stagger ice times to create a buffer between sessions.

Limited number spectators will be allowed in the building

Divide coaches and skaters into “training groups”, if ice time can accommodate and if necessary.

Coaches should remain in a small area and should not skate alongside any student.

Limit coach/skater contact; coaches should not help students up unless the student is unable to get up. Coaches should use verbal cues when instructing students rather than physical contact.

COMMUNICATING TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Display of new customer-centric signage in our facility (handwashing, social distancing, etc.)

Staff will be trained to give friendly reminders to customers regarding polices, especially when they are found tobe in violation of safety precautions.

PHASE 1 RESTRICTIONS (June 22 – July 5)

Max of 15 skaters on ice at one time

Use of showers prohibited

Use of player benches prohibited

Use of conference room and workout/ballet room prohibited

No Public Skate

No Learn To Skate

No Bridge Program

No Pick-Up Hockey

Recommend partially dressing prior to arrival at rink

Food services to remain closed

Workplace Coordinator – Anthony Giusto

Will require sick employees to stay home and ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance.

Encourage employees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and require that employees report when they are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

Newington Arena will be re-opening on June 22nd in compliance with phase 2 of the states re-opening guidelines. We are working with US Rink Association, USA Hockey and USFSA on return to the rink protocols and will have that posted on our site in advance of re-opening. Only small groups will be allowed. We are working on an online reservation system that everyone must use prior to showing up to the rink with strict limits on the number of participants on the ice at one time.

The 77,000 sq. ft. Newington Arena has developed the following COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan for Reopening based on best practices and procedures outlined by various respected sources, and in alignment with provisions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

To ensure the safety of customers, the following protocols have been put in place.

Housekeeping – Cleaning/Disinfecting

Common/High-Traffic Areas - Increase cleaning intervals to ensure a safe environment. Athletes in active areas (ice surfaces) will be limited to one participant per 1000 sq. ft. Athletes in static areas (locker room) will be limited to 6 foot social distancing. Congregating in common areas will not be allowed.

Locker rooms – Customers will be assigned to specific rooms upon entry. All 8 rooms have been marked to maintain 6 ft distancing and will be disinfected prior to and after each groups’ use. All locker room doors will be propped open.

Ice Surfaces – Newington Arena surfaces are 17,000 sq. ft. We conduct maintenance and cleaning hourly or between group use. There will be no contact allowed between participants. Spitting on the ice will be strictly prohibited

INFECTION PREVENTION/HAZARD CONTROL

Handwashing

Staff has been instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout the day, especially at the beginning of their shift, prior to meals and after using the restroom. Alcohol-based (60 to 70 percent) hand sanitizer "stations" have been placed throughout the facility and in the lobby office.

Respiratory Etiquette

Workers and patrons will be instructed to cover their mouths and noses with their sleeves/elbows or tissues whencoughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their faces. For any employees having close contact with customers, masks will be required.

Social Distancing

Social distancing is an effective method of lessening the spread of infection by simply limiting close contact amongindividuals. Where lines form, we have labeled the floor for social distancing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Face masks will be required for workers responsible for cleaning and/or disinfecting and for those with any close exposure to the public.

Gloves will be required for those performing cleaning tasks, and hands should be washed following their use.

General Measures

Booking and payments will be done remotely thereby eliminating contact with office staff.

Points of entry and exit will be designated to assure strict monitoring of access and sanitization on an hourly basis

Newington Arena’s 77,000 sq. ft. building will have air exchange units running through all hours of operation providing fresh air.

Ice times will be booked with spacing to prevent engagement between customers entering and exiting.

Hockey games and league play will not be permitted at this time

Food service will not serve nor be accessible.

Signage will be strategically placed throughout the building to ensure adherence to proper socialdistancing, PPE use and infection prevention.

Face masks will be required for our customers in the common areas of the building. Face masks are not required on the ice.

Measures for Patrons

Hockey:

Will be allowed entry to the building 30 minutes prior to their ice rental time and will be required to exit 20 minutes after their rental.

Will be encouraged to arrive dressed to access the ice and to minimize the use of the locker rooms.

Limit close coach and player contact.

Avoid utilizing benches.

Limited number of spectators will be allowed in the building

Figure Skating:

Will be allowed entry to the building 20 minutes prior to their ice rental time and will be required to exit 20 minutes after their rental.

Shorten programs and stagger ice times to create a buffer between sessions.

Limited number spectators will be allowed in the building

Divide coaches and skaters into “training groups”, if ice time can accommodate and if necessary.

Coaches should remain in a small area and should not skate alongside any student.

Limit coach/skater contact; coaches should not help students up unless the student is unable to get up. Coaches should use verbal cues when instructing students rather than physical contact.

COMMUNICATING TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Display of new customer-centric signage in our facility (handwashing, social distancing, etc.)

Staff will be trained to give friendly reminders to customers regarding polices, especially when they are found tobe in violation of safety precautions.

PHASE 1 RESTRICTIONS (June 22 – July 5)

Max of 15 skaters on ice at one time

Use of showers prohibited

Use of player benches prohibited

Use of conference room and workout/ballet room prohibited

No Public Skate

No Learn To Skate

No Bridge Program

No Pick-Up Hockey

Recommend partially dressing prior to arrival at rink

Food services to remain closed

Workplace Coordinator – Anthony Giusto

Will require sick employees to stay home and ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and consistent with public health guidance.

Encourage employees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and require that employees report when they are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

Newington Arena will be re-opening on June 22nd in compliance with phase 2 of the states re-opening guidelines. We are working with US Rink Association, USA Hockey and USFSA on return to the rink protocols and will have that posted on our site in advance of re-opening. Only small groups will be allowed. We are working on an online reservation system that everyone must use prior to showing up to the rink with strict limits on the number of participants on the ice at one time.

We welcome Dr. Kevin Lennehan and Dr. Bobby Abate and Elite Chiropractic to Newington Arena. Elite Chiropractic is located on on our second floor. Please visit Dr. Bobby Abate or Dr. Lennehan for all your chiropractic and wellness needs. To book an appointment simply stop in upstairs, call or text 860-578-2423 or book online at www.elitechiropracticct.com.

Speedskaters trained at Newington Arena, by Elena Sklutovsky, recently competed at Nationals in Verona, WI. Several skaters received individual medals and the men's team won the 3000m Relay. Congratulations to all skaters !!!!!

Newington Arena is the proud home of the Finer Edge Figure Skating Club. FEFSC is an exemplary figure skating club with international accolades. For more information about Finer Edge Figure Skating Club, please visit http://fineredgefsc.com/

Emily Monaghan and Ilias Fourati are Senior Ice Dancers representing Hungary internationally. They have competed at numerous international competitions, and are the 1st Christmas Cup silver medalists. They train at the Newington Arena with their coaches, 2006 US Winter Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov.

We are excited to announce our spring program of Learn to Skate USA classes at the Newington Arena (300 Alumni Rd in Newington, CT). The 8-week session will start on Friday March 29, 2019.

The Learn to Skate program will run March 20 – May 24, with classes being held on Fridays and Sundays. This is a structured program with a set curriculum using the Learn to Skate USA model. There will be no classes on Easter Weekend (4/10-4/12).

Newington Arena is the proud home to the Hartford Braillers. The Braillers are a visually impaired hockey team playing one of the fastest growing para-sports across North America. As Connecticut was once home of the Hartford Whalers, it is now home of the Hartford Braillers – a blind hockey team. Team practices are held at Newington Arena. Players of any level of experience are always welcome. Check out the recent features done by Fox 61 and WFSB 3:

We are extremely happy to have speed skating returning to Newington Arena this fall. Please check our schedule for speed skating sessions.

At US Speedskating, from pond to podium, we envision a sport where all ages can experience the thrill of speed and the camaraderie of the skating community. Speedskating is the fastest human-powered sport in the world. To date, US Speedskating has won 88 Olympic medals, making it the most successful winter sport in the U.S.

Speedskating practice(short track) in Newington will be focused on developing skating skills, understanding strategy and tactics of the sport. Short track Speedskating is often referred to as NASCAR on ice.

In order to safely participate in our session, every individual will need the following equipment:

skates, helmet, knee pads, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and long pants.

Our Coach, Elena Sklutovsky, is a level 3 USS certified Coach with more then 10 years of experience. She has a long record of developing many National and International level competitors.

The Newington Arena Holiday Ice Show was a huge success with over 40 performances. Thank you to Michelle Nowick for coordinating the event and Brittany Schon and the many coaches who contributed to the show. Great job by all performers !!!!

Newington Arena athletes and Connecticut natives Nick Bonino & Ron Hainsey will be having their names etched on the Stanley Cup! Nick, Ron and their fellow Pittsburgh Penguins teammates are the 2017 Stanley Cup Champions!

Newington Arena is the proud training home to both Ron and Nick in the off-season.

Both athletes have done their off-ice training at Pete Asadourian’s Future Fitness Sport Specific Training facility for years as well as regulars in the College-Pro Hockey camp that runs every August at Newington Arena.

Congratulations to Nick and Ron on a great season and an amazing playoff run.

Join us on Friday's from 12pm-1:20pm for our Friday Pick-Up Hockey Special. Only $10.00. Full equipment is required and you must be 16 or older to participate in this pick-up game. Goalies play for free.......if you bring a goalie, you also skate for free.

Now your family and friends that can not attend the game will be able to watch live or replay later. The Live Barn streaming video is the result of the recent installation of a state of the art technology video system. The multi camera system follows the flow of a game like a television broadcast and can be played anywhere on your computers or mobile devices.

To get a free trial and a 10% discount use promo code 7e75-b595 when you go to livebarn.com Its easy and the memories of the games can now be shared by all.

Located on the 2nd Floor over looking the lobby & Blue Rink of the Newington Arena facility, Future Fitness offers in and out of season training to get hockey players to the peak of their game and keep them there!

The Arena Grill

Located in our Main Lobby, The Arena Grill provides a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner options

Open daily on weekdays from 4p-9p and all day on weekends

Finer Edge Figure Skating Club is located on our second floor. FEFSC is an exemplary figure skating club with international accolades. For more information visit www.fineredgefsc.com

Elite Chiropractic is located on on our second floor. Please visit Dr. Bobby Abate or Dr. Kevin Lennehan for all your chiropractic and wellness needs. To book an appointment simply stop in upstairs, call or text 860-578-2423 or book online at www.elitechiropracticct.com.